Toots Thielemans European Quartet Live LP

Release: 23-04-2022 | Label: Music On Vinyl / Bertus

1 x LP

• 180 gram audiophile vinyl
• XL hype sticker
• RSD 2022 sticker
• Includes insert with photos and liner notes by Hein van de Geyn
• First time on vinyl
• Celebrating what would be Toots Thielemans’ 100^th birthday on April 29^th
• Live jazz recordings of “Summertime”, “’Round Midnight”, “Circle Of Smile (Theme From Baantjer)”, “Theme From Midnight Cowboy”, “Ne Me Quitte Pas” a.o.
• Limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on solid purple coloured vinyl

Even into his eighties, Toots Thielemans set the standards for jazz harmonica. He started developing his musical force when he was only three years old with playing the accordion. But it was his skill on the harmonica that brought him international fame, and it’s that skill which is to the fore on European Quartet Live, featuring a set of well-known tunes taken from concerts in 2006, ’07 and ’08. Thielemans recorded these sets with pianist Karel Boehlee, bassist Hein van de Geyn and drummer Hans van Oosterhout.

On April 29^th, 2022, Toots Thielemans would have turned 100 years old. In honor of both this anniversary and his legacy, European Quartet Live is available on vinyl for the very first time as an exclusive Record Store Day 2022 release. The album is available as a limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on solid purple coloured vinyl.

Tracklist:

Side A
1. I Loves You Porgy

2. Summertime
3. Começar De Novo
4. The Days Of Wine And Roses
5. Circle Of Smile (Theme From: Baantjer)
6. ‘Round Midnight

Side B

1. Les Feuilles Mortes
2. Theme From Midnight Cowboy
3. On Green Dolphin Street
4. Ne Me Quitte Pas
5. Bluesette
6. For My Lady